The Ackert farm used to be a prized orchard. Now the bitter soil only produces corpses.
Harlow’s self reflection trip is cut short with a plea to return to upstate New York and help her partner, Lucas, solve the cold cases. And the new disappearances.
This case churns up much history and angst for the partners, but can they ever fully shake free of their pasts?
The character development is progressing with Harlow. Poirier allows readers to experience more of her past. The same with Lucas. Lucas is a loose cannon and rather dramatic, but Harlow remains somewhat collected.
The author left me with a cliffhanger, which is us just cruel, so the next Installment hopefully will be imminent.
My noggin was noodling in New York as I read.

I love Harlow’s backstory and her inner turmoil. Each book in this series is not predictable and unfolds at a perfect pace. I was glad we got to find out what happened to Lucas’s family. The serial killer killing cops is an interesting side story, I am curious to see how that unfolds. I love cold cases because of how time makes them more complex. With the ending of this book, I eagerly await the next.

Harlow has the most interesting background. She is a detective, and her father is an infamous serial killer. In this book we get to know about her past a bit more. No wonder she is traumatized. So is her partner at work, and we find out more about him and his past as well. It is not a pretty read.

Well-written, great suspense tangled with terrible history makes this an excellent read! I love Harlow as a character, and it is hard, yet understandable to see how she suffers due to her past. She has her heart in the right place, and she is a great detective because she has a great feel for justice, and she wants to, no needs to deliver!

Highly recommended book, series, author! 4,5 stars.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Bookouture for an advance copy of Their Final Cry, the third novel to feature New York State Detective Harlow Durant.

Harlow is called back from a sabbatical to the town of New Paltz, when the body of teenager Mazie Winters is found at a deserted farm. Her partner, Lucas Parks, is already there investigating the cold case of bodies found in the farm’s root cellar. The case gets close to home when more bodies are found in a hidden cabin and Lucas recognises the necklace one of them is wearing.

I thoroughly enjoyed Their Final Cry, which is a pulse pounding read, full of action and emotion. The investigation plays a role in the novel, but is more the glue that holds everything together than the main focal point. To that extent I found the conclusion to it rather anticlimactic and flat, but what happens before and after that is anything but.

The novel is mainly told from Harlow’s first person point of view and alternates between her present and 19 years ago when she discovers that her father is a serial killer. This dysfunctional childhood (her mother was abusive and her father mostly kind) explains her current personality, distrustful and distant. She has overcome this to a certain extent with Lucas, but is unable to emotionally support him when he needs it. They have some cracking rows in this novel and I loved every minute of the raw emotion as it seems so visceral and real. Who knew Lucas had it in him?

The investigation has a high body count and a lot of delving into old paperwork. It held my interest with developments at every turn, often raising more questions than answers. If the excitement of the case weren’t enough, it seems like there is a serial cop killer on the loose, so there is heightened danger there too. I assume that this will be developed more in future novels as it is background noise in this one. And if all that isn’t enough the novel ends in a cliffhanger. I don’t think the author will be able to write fast enough to satisfy my curiosity about that. Bring it on.

Their Final Cry is a good read that I have no hesitation in recommending.

Oh dear Lord, save me! I just finished reading Their Final Cry and am supposed to tell you all about it, but all I can think is, 'When's the next book coming out?' I already knew Dea Poirier to write bloodcurdling thrillers with frightening cliff hangers, but I've never been this desperate for the next book! I think the only other cliff hanger I've ever experienced this way, was one of NCIS' season's finales, when Ducky topples over all alone on the beach. It had me screaming at the television.

Back to Their Final Cry. This is the third book in the Detetive Harlow Durant series. Harlow is called back to work to assist her partner Lucas with a cold case that seemed to have become active again with a fresh body turning up. The body was left at an old farm, where two old bodies had been found, probably from the 90s. The farm and the woods surrounding it were said to be haunted, but were they? Harlow and Lucas need to find out what really happened on this farm in the 90s and what is happening this very moment.

I don't think I need to tell you anymore how much this book has affected me. This time I thought well before embarking on this next Poirier journey. The other books left me frantically shutting my curtains, locking my doors and looking over my shoulder. This time I was prepared and I decided to read Their Final Cry only during day light hours. She won't have me this time!

So I have been able to read this book without being frightened out of my mind. God, I'm such a sissy. Even with these preparations Poirier had me turning those pages. I finished it quickly. I simply had to, because I HAD to know who the killer was. So do I know now who did it? I guess partly, because there's that cliff hanger again. Please, Poirier, publish your next thriller quickly. I need to know what happens next! I am sure I won't sleep before I do!

This is a great crime thriller.
Harlow is taking some time out but receives a phone call asking her to come back as her partner Lucas needs her.
Harlow knows Lucas can cope but is intrigued by the case.
Together they investigate a cold case and a recent murder at an old farmhouse.
Once they start asking questions, they seem to end up with more strands to the investigation.
They making a shocking discovery out in the woods which has repercussions for Lucas.
Harlow is struggling to push thoughts of her father aside and with some flashback chapters it’s clear to see why.
This is a great crime thriller that I really enjoyed.
I can’t wait for the next book after that ending….
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

Their Final Cry is a haunting and horrifying look at the human capacity for willful ignorance and the evil that thrives in that darkness. With a slow boil pace, Dea Poirier deftly turns up the heat at just the right moments, splashing action across the page until the stunning conclusion.

If, like me, you are into dark, police procedurals with highly complicated protagonists, then the Detective Harlow Durant series was written specifically for you.

For fans of Will Dean’s Last Thing To Burn, this book gave me very similar vibes with the key difference being the point of view. While Dean’s focused on the experience of the victims, Poirier flips that on its head and explores what impact that kind of evil hidden in plain sight would have on the investigators and community at large.

And like all good books in a series, this can be read as a standalone… BUT… I highly recommend picking up the first couple books for a richer understanding of Harlow’s past and what makes her tick.

Dea Poirier is a phenomenal author!

Having already read the Calderwood cases, I had high hopes with her new Detective Harlow Durant series.
Dea Poirier did not disappoint. This new woman sleuth series introduces a new strong character with unusual and unfortunate family connections (she is the daugther of a serial killer).

The cases in this series are solid murder mysteries, really well written and the main characters developments is truly amazing to follow. Harlow and Lucas are an amazing duo.
The cliffhanger at the end of the story never fails to excite me and look forward to reading the next book.

Well done Dea Poirier, your talent brings much enjoyment to us mere readers. Have pity on us and don't take too long to write the next book!!! ;)

Wow! This was an excellent read! This book is full of great twists and turns throughout that will have you hooked. Highly recommend.

This is a book in the Detective Harlow Durant series. It’s my first read in the series and I couldn’t put it down. The story was left on a bit of a cliffhanger and I can’t wait to see what happens next.

Detective Harlow Durant is called while on her sabbatical in Washington state and asked to come back to work. The body of a 16 year old has been found at an abandoned farm in New Palz, NY.

Lucas Park is Harlow’s partner and had already been investigating a cold case at the Ackert Farm after remains were discovered by a construction crew working in the area. Now it looks like a serial killer has been in the area for years and the community is on edge.

When another teen goes missing, the race is on to find the person responsible. The case hits close to home for Lucas, whose mother and grandmother went missing years earlier. Could this case have a connection?

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is a gripping story. Kept me up many hours into the night because I couldn't put it down. Seems the cases for Harlow and Lucas are piling up, and the cold cases and the present cases seem to be tied together. I love the slow build on their relationship as well.
A must read for mystery fans.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Their Final Cry (Detective Harlow Durant Book 3) by Dea Poirier

Their Final Cry is a gripping mystery. This is the third book in the Detective Harlow Durant series and is intense. I read it as a stand-alone and enjoyed it immensely.

Synopsis:
Harlow Durant and her partner Lucas Park team up to solve the murder of 16-year-old Mazie Winters. Throughout her life, Mazie has been loved by the small farming community of New Paltz, New York, where she lived. Can Harlow and Lucas solve this case before someone else is murdered?

I was totally wrapped up in the emotional aspects of the main protagonists, Harlow and Lucas. The drama of a small town murder is earth shattering, but Their Final Cry also digs into the background of the two main characters. The result is shocking and kept me deeply invested in the story. This is my first book by Dea Poirier and I am hooked on the author. I highly recommend this novel for psychological thriller enthusiasts.

Their Final Cry by Dea Poirier is available October 17th.
(5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture, for sharing this outstanding book with me. It is amazing!

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Detectives Harlow Durant and Lucas Park investigate multiple cases in this edge of your seat mystery. I really liked this book it kept me up half the night. Very gripping and suspenseful. Great characters.l liked all the multiple cases.
Looking forward to reading the next in the series.
Thanks NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC!

Another solid addition to the Detective Harlow Durant series. The cases pile up in this one and Harlow and Lucas have to figure out how the past connects to the present. Is there a link with the bodies to the case of Lucas’s missing mom and grandmother. Love the relationship with Harlow and Lucas and how is he slowly getting her to show emotion. In each book we see a bit more of Harlow’s backstory. So many loose ends here which I’m sure will continue in future books … that ending! Need that next book stat!!

Harlow Durant has been running from her past since the start of this series. The daughter of a serial killer - and an ineffective mother - she is constantly trying to push memories and demons away. She goes back to the Pacific Northwest to sort through some feelings, and is called back for a disturbing cold case. On an excavation site for a new hotel (a former apple orchard) bodies are found - and they've been there a while. In addition, a new body is found. Lucas (Harlow's partner) is already on the case - and needs Hartlow's help. However, this case may hit closer to home for both of them before it's over. A solid addition - and the ending... WOWZA! Thank you to Bookouture for an advanced reader of this book. The opinions expressed are my own.

Woah what a story!
Their Final Cry is book 3 in the Detective Harlow Durant series by Dea Poirier.

This is a gripping, cleverly crafted story, that has some jaw dropping moments.
Their Final Cry is one that I had trouble putting down, each chapter ending with something that makes you keep going.
Riveting with well-developed characters and a terrific plot.
The story is well-written, evenly paced, and has a wonderful setting.
I've had the pleasure of reading book one-three and I'm so ready for book four now!

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

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This is the third book of Detective Harlow Durant series and I have to say that I wasn't disappointed.

A body of a sixteen-year-old girl was found in an abandoned farmhouse and Harlow and her partner Lucas believe that this case is connected to another case, about the bodies found in a cellar in another farmhouse. The case becomes personal when Lucas' mother and grandmother's remains were found in the cellar. Harlow then remembers about how her father killed the women back in Washington.

This was a fast-paced thriller. The author did a good job of drawing the reader itno the story, making the reader feel like they are a part of the story. There were twists and turns which is a plus sign for a thriller book. Not only that, I do like how both Harlow and Lucas are dealing with their own personal demons--Harlow is the daughter of a well-known serial killer and Lucas is dealing with the disappearance of his mother. What makes this thriller more special is that there's always a cliff hanger in the end, which makes the reader want to know what's going to happen in the next book that makes the reader wait for the next book to come!

Overall, if you like a really a good thriller with a cliff hanger in the end, then this book is one for you--worth five stars!

Many thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.

Detective Harlow Durant is still trying to make peace with her family of origin, especially having a serial killer for her father. When she receives a call to return to work, Harlow's sense of duty means she will put a pause on this self-work and work to solve the murders of several women. Working with her partner, Lucas, she searches for clues that connect to both the current murder case and a cold case. In the midst of the investigation, new information comes to light about the disappearance of Lucas' mom and grandmother, another cold case. Sprinkled with chapters that occur in the past, the book is an exciting read.

I love the further adventures of Harlow and Lucas. They are both really fascinating charters and I loved the fact that we got some more backstory for Lucas this time as well. This series is dark and full of surprises so not to be missed and I can’t wait for the next one.

This was the first book I’ve read in the series, and realize these would best be read in order. The end is a massive cliffhanger, and the way the book started I’d assume the previous books were as well. I liked that there are lots of separate plot lines going on, many crimes being solved concurrently, as well as lots of flashbacks. It makes the book fly by. My only complaint is that oftentimes the author tells rather than shows you - for example, explaining why Lucas’s question was a bad one, versus letting us figure it out on our own. Others may not notice this at all! If you like busy story’s with lots of plot lines, with a diverse set of characters, this book may be for you. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to provide my honest review.